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StarKist Chicken Creations Zesty Lemon Pepper – 2.6 oz Pouch (12-Pack)

Contains modified food starch

Ready-to-eat chicken pouches with 70 calories and 11 g protein per pouch on the label. The description says 12 g protein; each pouch also has 400 mg sodium and 1 g added sugar.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesGluten-free (label)Dairy-freeKetoContains corn
$33.93 2.6 oz · lowest price at Nuvantry
Price and stock checked Oct 29, 2026
Key nutrition facts
70caloriesPer serving · 1 pouch (74g)
Protein
11g▼
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
1g
Sodium
400mg▲
Saturated fat
0.5g▲
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: CHICKEN (WHITE CHICKEN MEAT, WATER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH (CORN), SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE), WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: LEMON PUREE, LEMON JUICE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH (CORN), SUGAR, SALT, CITRIC ACID, BLACK PEPPER, NATURAL FLAVOR, NATURAL EXTRACTIVES OF TURMERIC
69 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as processed meatHigh confidence · Scored on 10 of 11 inputs, 1 claim verified
Nutrition · counts 20%96
Ingredients · counts 25%86
Processing · counts 25%48
Sourcing · counts 15%70
Transparency · counts 15%55
Why it scores 69
Nutrition 96 · Compared with other processed meats: less sodium (400 mg), less saturated fat (0.5 g), less protein (11 g) per 1 pouch
Ingredients 86 · Added phosphates (additive, −10); Natural flavours (additive, −4); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 48 · Cooked chicken with starch, sugar, phosphate and natural flavor
Sourcing 70 · Chicken is said to be raised on American farms
Transparency 55 · Full ingredient list, but natural flavor is unspecified
400 mg sodium per pouch
1 g added sugar
Protein listed as 11 g on label and 12 g in description
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−14 for added phosphates, natural flavours
Capped at 69 · Processed meat (bacon, deli meat, sausage, jerky)
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
CHICKEN (WHITE CHICKEN MEAT WATER MODIFIED FOOD STARCH (CORN), SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE) WATER CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: LEMON PUREE LEMON JUICE MODIFIED FOOD STARCH (CORN) SUGAR SALT CITRIC ACID BLACK PEPPER NATURAL FLAVOR NATURAL EXTRACTIVES OF TURMERIC
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Sourcing

Busy-day protein that travels with you Designed for days that sprint from meetings to practice, StarKist Chicken Creations Zesty Lemon Pepper delivers premium white chicken in a bright citrus-pepper flavor. Each 2.6 ounce pouch is ready-to-eat, preserving the freshness of your meal or snack so you can enjoy protein when you need it most. The aroma is inviting—the lemon zest hints during opening, followed by a clean peppery finish that lingers pleasantly. Flavor and profile The tangy citrus of lemon paired with black pepper creates a lively, balanced bite. It complem

Additives5 additives · 1 moderate risk
Added phosphates (E339–E343, E450–E452)StabiliserModerate risk
Absorbed more readily than natural phosphorus; high intakes are linked to kidney and heart risks, and EFSA set a limit in 2019.
Modified starch (E14xx)ThickenerLimited risk
Chemically treated starch; considered safe, but a marker of more processed food.
Natural flavoursFlavouringLimited risk
An undisclosed mix of extracts and carriers; the label doesn’t say what’s in it or how it was made.
Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
Citric acid (E330)AcidNo risk
Usually made by fermentation; considered safe.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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